You know I love you, right?
I’ll just start with that, because I hate to be harsh.
I’ve ranted about this before, but nothing drives me crazier than an unprofessional presentation during a job search. Most people would be surprised if they saw what I’ve been seeing–when the economy goes downhill, so does the work product of the resumes and cover letters I see. I have lots of unscientific theories about why, but that’s not really the point of this particular post.
This post is about your e-mail address. If your e-mail address is some version of your proper name (and only your proper name), you can stop reading. For those out there with e-mail addresses on the creative, side, this is for you. It’s tough enough in today’s economy–there is no reason to make it harder by using a ridiculous e-mail address.
You don’t have to pay for an e-mail address anymore. So even if you love the SurfChick@whatever address you’ve been using for 10 years, get a new one. CoolLawyer@address, go ahead and change yours as well. The personal e-mail address you list for correspondence pertaining to your job search should be personal (i.e. not your work e-mail), but it shouldn’t be personal, know what I’m saying? If your e-mail address references your hobbies (BakingManiac@…), your pet’s name (Fluffy’sMom@…), or whether you are attractive (CuteAtty@…), please do not put it on your resume. Today I saw ANOTHER e-mail address with some cheeky innuendo. Why are you harpooning your job search efforts?
There are times to show a little flair and a little individuality. I love a good sense of humor. But some of these e-mail addresses I’ve been seeing–they are distracting the heck out of me, and not in a good way. You want someone to pay attention to your resume–but not negative attention. Your e-mail address is your contact information–plain and simple.
I know you are funny, I know you are interesting. I promise I am excited to review the details of your professional background. Your e-mail address, however, should bore me to tears.
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kgrantcareers on July 21st, 2009
Hi,
I love this post! As a career specialist working with over 48,000 adult learners, this is something that I see all to often. Thank you for bringing this important point up!
Yours,
Kirsten Grant, Kaplan University
TwitterID: Kgrantcareers
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